GAswimB8er Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 What type of wood does everybody like to use and what applications do they use that wood for? (i.e., topwater, slow sink, fast sink, crankbait, jerkbait) Mainly want to know for topwaters and swimbaits (slow sink and fast sink) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Pine, poplar, and douglas fir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikester Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 For gliders, jerkbaits, & some cranks I like maple. Cedar or fir for slow sink baits & cranks. Balsa can't be beat for it's action in small to medium floating crankbaits. Recently started working with cherry so not sure yet but seems good for gliders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 we prefer cedars for lively action and water abilitys. mahoganys for slower action and depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmetto Balsa Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Bass baits... Balsa for crankbaits. Better action when done right. Balsa and Paulownia for topwater walking baits. Both will allow a long casting bait with very easy walking action. It is easy to start walking a 4" bait at the end of a 200'+ cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Bass baits... It is easy to start walking a 4" bait at the end of a 200'+ cast. Thank goodness for 30lb braid and a 20lb mono leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
